pilon
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A lively Cuban music and dance with strong drum rhythms
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pilon
- At the festival, everyone danced to the lively pilon music, surrounded by vibrant colors and joyful faces.
Examples
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During the cultural fair, the pilon performance captivated the crowd with its lively drumming and energetic style.
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The rhythmic beats of pilon got everyone on their feet, moving to the energetic dance steps.
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The iyawo may stand, sit upon the pilon, make prone submissions to the floor to salute elders, or else sit on the mat, as the moment demands.
Academic text (1993) -
Recent acquisitions include: Caf Bustelo, Folgers, Douwe Egberts, Pilon, and Pickwick.
Blog text (9)
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pilon is a Cuban music and dance whose name comes from the Spanish word pilón ('large mortar and pestle'). The steady, strong pounding sound of the pestle inspired the music's lively drum rhythms, so the name helps you remember its beating, energetic style.
